I know I shouldn't really be surprised by this but OMG I am getting so fat!

[YouCanBe]

And I am only about halfway. Will I ever go back to the way I was before? Am I going to keep getting bigger for the rest of the pregnancy? How on earth would that work? I just look so huge already.

Today I am feeling a strong "what is happening to me" panic.

[ghosteditor]

I think people who make big bump comments are trying in a misguided way to say how well you're doing and mustn't the baby be strong and healthy.

I had some bloody insensitive comments though...

[Countmyblessings]

Healthy baby is my main focus!!!
A lot of comments of how big I am, my thoughts are " it's your problem because........" People tend not to think before they open their mouths and you have no idea what people are battling with people recovering from eating disorders, digest problems, generally bigger build so these pointless comments to people you don't know I think is just rude!

[HermioneE]

I find it liberating not knowing what I weigh! Don't know what I was before pregnancy, now I'm 30+3 and I still don't know. The bump and baby both apparently measure ok, and I have clothes that fit. Beyond that, who cares?

I do also find comments on my bump size annoying, but, y'know, fuck 'em.

[Jsa1980]

Blimey I've been in maternity clothes since about 12 weeks, to scared to weigh myself now (at 24 weeks) was a size ten to start with and am now starting to outgrow my maternity tops, it's quite scary how quickly I got so big, for some reason I wasn't expecting it. In a way though I love it.

What I don't like is the random comments from strangers about how big I am!

[Countmyblessings]

I also steer clear of scales! I know I have gained weight but not a lot!
I try to have breakfast, lunch and dinner although sometimes I'm so scared of heartburn I just end up having a bowl of cereal and don't feel to bad after that! Also the further you go the lack of space to even hold food!
Office party today and couldn't finish my dinner! I guess when your pregnant people just expect you to always eat! That's just not true!
At 27 weeks and in size 16 maternity clothes!!!

[purrpurr]

I tried to avoid weighing myself after a history of food/weight problems but then I just went on them 'just to see' and was horrified. I'm 19.5 weeks and I've put on a stone and a half and now I weigh in regularly and I have a spreadsheet to monitor where I'm up to compared to where I 'should' be. I'm absolutely enormous compared to before already. God knows what I'll be like by the end :)

I've heard that in the states they weigh you at every single appointment so I am SO glad to be in the UK! It's one thing for me to know I've gained 10lbs MORE than the recommended amount but another for a stranger I've known for 5 minutes to tell me I'm, essentially, fat. Noooo way.

[eggsfloursugarbutter]

I think they are only really bothered if your BMI is over 30 to begin with TBH. I was BMI of 26/27 when booking in with my first and no-one batted an eyelid.

[ghosteditor]

You don't need to weigh yourself really! I was hardly ever weighed by MWs - just as I was in labour because they need to know in case of urgent medication calculations. If your BMI is in the NHS normal range to begin with they will mostly ignore your weight. If your BMI is over 25 to begin with they sometimes pay more attention.

[FreeButtonChristmasTree]

I'm 31 weeks with twins and have gained just over 2 stone (about 2.5st from my morning sickness weight though). I was a bit chubby generally (BMI of 26 pre preg) so prob don't need to put on much more. I weight once a week or once a fortnight. Had massive weight gain between 18 and 27 weeks then slowed right down again.

[gardenpixies32]

I gained 3 stone during my recent twin pregnancy. I was like a beached whale. 10 weeks after giving birth to them I have lost 3.5 stone.

No one told me I would gain SO much weight in 34 weeks.

No one told me it would be such hard work having 2 babies that the weight would drop so quickly. I won't complain about the last point though.

[weeblueberry]

Oh hon please don't weigh yourself.

My weekly weigh in is a by-product of being on WW for 3 years. It's a difficult thing to wake up on a Saturday and not just sleepily drag myself onto the scales after weeing!

But unless you have reason to think there are issues, please don't weigh yourself.

[eggsfloursugarbutter]

No you don't need to weigh yourself. I only went and did it because I saw this thread and was curious. If you feel ok then that's fine.

My midwife weighed me at my booking appointment but hasn't done after that. I don't think it's as important as things such as the size of your bump etc.

[StuckOnTopOfTheChristmasTree]

emerald I'd say that you do whats best for you - and if you don't want to watch the scales, there's no need to suddenly start.

I'm not weighing but am pretty obsessed with my size and shape in the mirror together with which clothes are no longer fitting (none of my work trousers, but my stretchy primarni jeans are fine - and I am so very happy today is a dress down day at work!)

I'm at 15 weeks and my body feels so strange and different on some days - like its not quite 'me' and then other days it feels completely natural and I get quite protective of my newly emerging belly.

[enjay0811]

emerald I certainly wldnt make a point of weighing urself (esp with your history if u don't mind me sayin) but doesn't ur midwife weigh you? I've only had 2 mw appt's at 22 wks now (as this is my 3rd) and they weighed me and put it in my notes. If u don't feel like u've put weight on, then tht's fine! I know tht I've def got bigger earlier this time and have been in maternity clothes since bout 14 wks but still the same size iyswim. Our bodies are jst doin wot they're supposed to if u ask me! (And I'm sticking to tht wen I've put another 2 stone on too )

[emeraldgirl1]

Don't mean to hijack the thread OP! But am just worrying that I have not been weighing myself and it sounds as if most of your lovely ladies on here have been/did. I haven't weighed myself in years (past eating disorder issues mean I avoid the scales) but now I am 26 weeks I am suddenly wondering if I should have had some kind of base-line so I know how much I am putting on!!

I am doing it all by 'feel' and I certainly don't feel as if I have put on excess weight, my bump is measuring normal for this stage I was told just last week and (through what I think is clever redistribution of fat) I actually think my love handles have if anything reduced since being pg!

But have I been silly not to weigh myself? Should I know how much I am putting on?

[weeblueberry]

I'm 19 weeks and have gained nearly a stone. Am fairly gutted. It's all seem to come on the last 2 weeks but I have no one but myself to blame. I've been eating nothing but rubbish and had three takeouts in a week. Bloody shameful.

Every day I wake up saying I'm going to be good then never am. I'm going to be the size of a blimp by the time I'm finished if I'm not careful. And I wasn't exactly skinny to begin with so have to be careful!

[MrsT1206]

I am also hugely fat. I have always been slim too so a bit of a shock to the system! I thought I'd just have to buy slightly bigger tops to fit my belly but otherwise be much the same.

WRONG!

I'm 30 weeks and I feel like an elephant.

[Amnewtoallthis]

Put on 3 stone with DD1! Was slim to start with - but was back to Pre baby weight within three months. This time round have not been so hungry - still have waves of morning sickness and am 19 weeks tomorrow. Still wearing my normal clothes - want to look pregnant! Sure I will put more on soon enough - just wish I could eat more.

[HappySurfWidow]

If it's any consolation... my weight was shooting up in the first six to seven months, I could literally see the numbers on the scales inching up before my very eyes. It was terrifying.

But since then, things have slowed down (not that I've paid more attention to my eating habits) and I'm happy to report that I'm all bump at 38 weeks. It's a huge relief as I just didn't understand how my weight could be piling on so fast.

I think, unless you're gorging on chocolate and cake, the weight you gain is what your body needs to make a healthy baby... so just go with the flow.

Congratulations on your pregnancy...

[YouCanBe]

I'm due in April.
I have been in maternity trousers for weeks already!

[Countmyblessings]

Ladies can I chirp in!!! I'm such a fat bird I actually look like the big bird from angry birds!!!!! Have reached 27 weeks and had to run out to get maternity wear!!! 1 day things could fit the next it couldn't! Being very careful not to over eat as I have noticed the more dc you have the bigger you get earlier!!!
Also noticed a some of you due in march! My dd is 13/3/13!!!

[ghosteditor]

Ooh btw if you do put on a lot of weight, esp water weight, check your rings every week at least - a friend of mine had to have her rings cut off as her fingers swelled up so much!

[ghosteditor]

I put on 40lbs - one a week, every week! I had problems with blood pressure and ballooned with water weight.

I lost 20 lbs within 5 days of DD's birth - the night sweats (in January!!) were crazy but it got rid of the water very fast! I was back to pre-preg weight within 6 months and at 11 months I'm a stone lighter. With the help of low-carbing

[Purplemonster]

I'm at the stage where I just look fat, not pregnant. I can no longer stand with my hands on my hips as I have no waist so they just slide off...and I'm only 11 weeks eek! I'm actually finding it really scary as I've always been slim and I just don't feel like ME!